Getting Hired

Tips from the inside

Unlike a thousand-lawyer franchise, Groom doesn't hire in bulk. Only a few associates make the cut every year, and "Groom is very, very picky." "Personality fit" is crucial at a firm where everyone knows your name, so while "good grades" and "solid work experience" are required, "The hiring partners recognize that elite law schools and clerkships do not necessarily make a great lawyer, and the hiring criteria is not especially elitist." "A high level of intelligence" will go farther than a fancy diploma. Because Groom focuses mainly on benefits, it's probably obvious that applicants should have a demonstrated interest in benefits law. Pro tip: experience in this area is even better, especially since it's "hard to find sometimes."
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